Keto Bowls with Chicken (Printer-friendly)

Colorful low-carb bowls with seasoned chicken, crisp vegetables, and rich avocado dressing for a nutritious meal.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Protein

01 - 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast, diced
02 - 1 tbsp olive oil
03 - 1/2 tsp paprika
04 - 1/2 tsp garlic powder
05 - Salt and pepper to taste

→ Vegetables & Base

06 - 4 cups chopped romaine lettuce
07 - 1 medium cucumber, diced
08 - 1 red bell pepper, sliced
09 - 1/2 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
10 - 1/2 cup shredded red cabbage
11 - 1 small avocado, sliced

→ Toppings

12 - 1/2 cup shredded cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese
13 - 1 tbsp roasted pumpkin seeds
14 - 1 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped
15 - Lime wedges, for serving

→ Avocado Dressing

16 - 1 ripe avocado
17 - 2 tbsp full-fat Greek yogurt
18 - 2 tbsp olive oil
19 - Juice of 1 lime
20 - 1 garlic clove, minced
21 - Salt and pepper to taste
22 - 2-3 tbsp water (to thin, as needed)

# How-To Guide:

01 - Toss the diced chicken pieces with olive oil, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and pepper in a bowl until evenly coated.
02 - Heat a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the seasoned chicken for 7-8 minutes until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from heat and set aside.
03 - Chop the cucumber, slice the bell pepper, halve the cherry tomatoes, shred the cabbage, and slice the avocado as indicated.
04 - Combine the avocado, Greek yogurt, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper in a blender. Blend until smooth, adding water 1 tablespoon at a time until desired creamy consistency is reached.
05 - Divide the romaine lettuce evenly among 4 bowls. Arrange the cucumber, bell pepper, tomatoes, red cabbage, avocado slices, and cooked chicken on top of the lettuce.
06 - Drizzle the avocado dressing generously over each bowl. Sprinkle with shredded cheese, pumpkin seeds, and fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with lime wedges on the side.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • The creamy avocado dressing makes everything taste better while keeping you in ketosis
  • You can prep all components in advance and assemble in minutes
  • Customizable toppings mean you will never get bored
02 -
  • The dressing thickens in the fridge, so add a splash of water before using leftovers
  • Room temperature chicken tastes better in bowls than hot meat on cold vegetables
  • Do not skip the pumpkin seeds, they are the crunch that ties everything together
03 -
  • Use a large, wide shallow bowl instead of a deep one for the best eating experience
  • Warm your bowl slightly in the oven before assembling for extra cozy vibes

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